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Robert K. Erlanger
also known as Rob Erlanger
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Highly experienced, dedicated and personable lawyer, who communicates regularly with each client and works relentlessly to achieve the best results for her or him.
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Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
ERLANGER LAW FIRM PLLC
880 Third Avenue, 5th floor, New York, NY, 10022
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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2009
My lawyer...
Mr. Erlanger is truly a class act and a consumate professional. He has a roll your sleeves up hands on approach not seen often these days. I can say unequivicobaly his interests are 100% genuinely of the client and the matters at hand. At no point in a very long drawn out process that had many twists...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Brilliant, knowledgable, intelligent and charming attorney!
Mr. Erlanger was most preofessional in handling our case and performed brilliantly. He showed great understanding of the law and made it a priority to keep us informed of the case's progress every step of the way. He is decisive, intelligent, and a real fighter, and we got better results than we ev...
Robert K. Erlanger's Lawyer Endorsements
"Robert Erlanger is a highly skilled attorney who I would recommend for personal injury, trust and estates, or any other civil matter."
"Mr. Erlanger is a highly experienced attorney. He has a proven track record of success. I would highly recommend that anyone searching for a New York personal injury attorney contact him."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Erlanger is one of the best legal professionals I have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to succeeding in any matter he undertakes. Robert is very courteous and he is a pleasure to work with. I recommend him highly."
"Robert is a passionate and skilled advocate who puts his client's interests first. He is well known among his peers for getting excellent results for plaintiffs. I would recommend Robert to handle any litigation matter, and I would especially recommend him to individual clients with catastrophic injuries and to business clients with complex and ongoing litigation needs. Robert is a first class attorney who gets results, and who is comfortable with virtually any type of litigation case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having known Robert for close to 25 years I can recommend Robert as a skilled lawyer. Further, though a tough adversary he always conducts himself as a gentleman. Over the years we have been adversaries on several cases and I have always been impressed by both his knowledge of the law and ability as a lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2025
Million Dollar Advocate - Lifetime member starting in 2009, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2025
AV Preeminent Review Rating - 2011 to 2025, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury, NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters
2024
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury - NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters
2023
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury - NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters
2022
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury, NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters
2021
Super Lawyers - Plaintiff's personal injury, NYC Metro, Thomson Reuters
2020
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2019
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2018
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2017
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
SuperLawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2016
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
SuperLawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff: Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2015
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2014
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2013
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2013
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2012
Top 100 Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers, New York, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Thomson Reuters
2010
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2009
Super Lawyer New York Metro, Plaintiff Personal Injury, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2006
Super Lawyer New York Metro, General Litigation, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2003
Recognition of service as volunteer mediator, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Member, Erlanger Law Firm PLLC
Associations
2014 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2022 - 2025
New York City Bar AssociationMember Torts Committee
1998 - 2016
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New YorkVolunteer mediator
Sample of Legal Cases
Libel, major NYC daily newspaper and real estate broker
confidential five-figure settlement during discovery
Death from Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma
$2.7 million pre-trial settlement ($4.5 million future value)
Education
1985
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Columbia School of International Affairs
Master of International Affairs
Languages
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Defendant and it's counsel failed to comply with the settlement agreement
02 Nov 2013
Q&A
I want to appeal a decision in an Article 78 matter against New York City, in the 2nd Appellate Division. How much time do I
21 Oct 2013
Q&A
What does it mean when a civil case is in a "stayed," position? Does it mean no motions or movement?
21 Oct 2013